EXHIBIT 23.1


               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

    We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-18945) pertaining to the 1992 Stock Incentive Plan, as
amended, and the Amended and Restated Directors Stock Option Plan of Redhook Ale
Brewery, Incorporated of our report dated January 25, 2002 with respect to the
financial statements of Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated included in the Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001.


                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Seattle, Washington
March 27, 2002